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Tinubu swears in Darma as Housing Minister

Darma replaces Ahmed Dangiwa after Senate clearance, and President Bola Tinubu called him a fit choice for the ministry.

  • On Friday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administered the oath of office to Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development following Senate clearance.
  • Darma replaces Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned, as President Tinubu congratulated the new minister for joining the administration during a challenging period of national development.
  • A scholar and administrator, Darma holds a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Atlantic International University, USA, having previously served as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund.
  • Previously the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport in Katsina State, Darma also led the Umaru Musa Yar Adua Human Development Centre, with President Tinubu calling him a "fitting peg in the right position."
  • Senior Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga announced the appointment on Friday, noting the President urged the new minister to serve in any capacity required.
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SocietyNow broke the news on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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